The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-10-17
INDIANA AND ILLINOIS NEWS
Mysterious Murder of Assistant Yard
Master McCray, at Terre Haute.
Synod-Coniest Over the Location Of an
Illinois misunderstanding.
INDIANA.


Charles McCray, Assistant Yard-Master,
Found Dead in Freight Car.
Special to the Indianapolis journal.
TERRE HAUTE. Oct. 16.-This morning the
dead body of Charles McCray. assistant yard
master of the Vandalia railway, was found in
box car. McCray was last seen alive yesterday
afternoon, when he started for the Chicago s.
Eastern Illinois yards on business. AS he had
orders to change from day to night duty. his
wife united for his apserce this
This morning at o'clock the carinspector OF
the Chicago e. Eastern Illinois road saw the feet
of man protruding from box Yesterday
afternoon he the feet, and
supposing a tramp was asleep in the
car, paid further attention to the matter.
This morning exam ination disclosed the iden-
tity of the dead man. The body lying face
downward. The skull side crushed
in, as if struck one more powerful blows with
some heavy instrument. There were were two
bullet hole in the back Of the head, either of
which would have proved instantly fatal. These
facts disposed of the suicide theory advanced by
the pig headed po lice. and which is solely based
the superstition that McCray did not want to
work at night although for twenty years he has
been willing worker for the company. Under
his body was found revolver with two empty
chambers. The fine gold watch of the dead
man was gone but his diamond pin not
taken. There is absolutely clew to the MUIR
derer murderers The fact that two men who
were sent to the penitentary on his testimony,
for burglary, have recently been released has
pointed suspicion at them. but there ia. as yet,
evidence against them The murder has
caused the biggest criminal sensation the city
has known for years. McCray was widely
known and very popular. He leaves widow.
Indiana Presbyterian Synod.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WABASH, Oct 16-This was the last day of
the Presbyterian synod. This morning there
was preaching at the regular hour by the mod
orator, Rev. E. Barr of Lafayette who gave an
eloquent and scholarly address, taking Christ
and His example the central figure of his
discourse. Tho Sunday school this afternoon
was given up to short addresses by Revs. j. FL.
Thomas, of Lawrencebure; A. T. Rankin. of
Upton; J. G. Lowry, of Elkhart; T. A. Steele,
of Tipton: E. P. Scott of Logansport, and sew
eral Others The talks were on the lesson and
to the children. The pulpits of the Methodist
Episcopal and Christian churches to-day
supplied by representatives of the synod,
were also pulpits in Loeanspors, Lafayette and
Indianapolis. DIR. White, of Fowler. preached
to the Indian children at Whites Manuel Labor
Institute. this city. This afternoon. fol-
lowing the Sunday school, synodical prayer
meeting was held, led by Rev. Charles
vivaIs and How to Promote Them
Interesting and instructive addresses were made
by Dr. Putnam, Of Logansport; Rev. E. P.
Whalen, of Vincennes; DIR. Tuttle. of Crawfords-
vile, and several others Incidents and expo
riences revi val work were alluded to, and the
necessity urged of the perfect conservation of
pastors and members A resolution of thanks
to the people of Wabash for hospitality extended
was adopted. which was also extended to the
railroads. The attendance at tho session has
beer larger than for several years past. and eve-
rythine has been harmonious Tonight about
seventy five members still remain. Addresses
were ade by DR.. T. e Hughes. of Lagranees i
and on home missions by Rev. Henry Menda5s, +
of New York city. Rev. r. Fl. Allen. of Pitts
burg. who expected, unable come
and MS place was filled by DR.. Hughes. After
the addresses the synod adjourned to meet at
Rushvile on the second Thursday in October
next.
During the session the folio wing resolutions
were passed:
Resolved. That the Presbyterian Synod of Indiana
is as deeply impressed in reference to the sin
of intempe1 asce the unspeakable evil an wrong of
the liquor traffic the use of intoxicating drinks
to encourage and promote the of temperance in
every legitimate way, and especially by the power of
personal influence and example, and by the strong
arm of the civil law.
Resolved That synod hereby urges all our minis
ters sessions and people to continue to agtate the
temperance question. believing that agitation the
first step toward the adoption of total thence by
the individual and prohibition by the State.
Resolved That synod hereby renewedy expresses
to the Christian brethren of denomination. and
to the temperance people OF this great State,
heartiest sympathy and readiness cooperate with
them in all lawful ways to not only correct
public sentiment this subject. but also the enact
of sch laws will suppress and prohibit the
traffic in Intoxicating drinks
Resolved That this synod warmly approves of the
work of the General Assembly permanent committee
temperance, and this synod hereby commends to
the Sabbeth-schoo superintendent and teachers in
all our churches the two publications of the commit
tee. the Christian Temperance" the other
Temperance Catechisrn. to instruct young peo-
pie in the Christian aspects of the temperance ques
ton. All our churches requested to take
annual collection aid said committee in its work.
Resolved. That members of synod we, by every
influence which can bring to bear discourage the
licensing of the liquor business the part Of the
State. and the national government
Resolved, That synod conmends the temper
work of the W. c. T. o. and invites their
cooperation with this line of Christian activity.
Minor Notes.
The postoffice at Waldron entered on Fri
dav night and $S2 in stamps and ST.. 80 in pennies
taken.
The Crawford County Democrat says that par
iii in and lie